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Health Effects

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Warnings:

Keep away from children. Contact with tablet causes damage to eyes and skin. Harmful, if swallowed. Avoid direct contact with tablet. Do not use ammonia in toilet bowl and do not add other household chemicals to toilet tank as hazardous gases may result. If tablet needs to be removed before completely dissolved, wear rubber gloves while removing from tank. Place in plastic bag. Avoid dropping. Eyes: Flush immediately with water for 15 minutes. Skin: Wash immediately with water for 15 minutes. If Swallowed: Rinse mouth and drink a glassful of water. Do not induce vomiting. In all cases, call a physician immediately.

Acute Health Effects:

From MSDS EYE IRRITANT. Tablet is sold wrapped in a protective coating. Prolonged contact with unwrapped tablet will cause skin irritation and temporary blue staining of skin. No medical conditions are known to be aggravated by exposure to this product.

Chronic Health Effects:

From MSDS No information provided.

Carcinogenicity:

From MSDS None of the ingredients in this product are on the IARC, OSHA or NTP carcinogen lists.

From MSDS No special protection or precautions have been identified for using this product under directed consumer use conditions. The following recommendations are given for production facilities and for other conditions and situations where there is increased potential for accidental, large-scale, or prolonged exposure: Hygienic Practices: Wash hands after direct contact. Do not wear product-contaminated clothing for prolonged periods. Engineering Controls: Use general ventilation to minimize exposure to fragrance or dust. Personal Protective Equipment: Wear safety glasses. Wear chemical resistant gloves to avoid staining hands or if handling product for prolonged periods.

Disposal:

From MSDS Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.